Zimbabwe: Internal Audit Betrays Man Using Fake Certificate

30 October 2024
The Herald (Harare)
By Yeukai Karengezeka

A Harare internal auditor has been fined $300 for using a fake certificate to secure his job at the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC).

Joseph Mufambisi (46) was convicted by Harare regional magistrate Mr Donald Ndirowei of corruptly using a false document and faces six months in jail if he fails to pay the fine.

Prosecutor Mr Tendai Tapi proved that in June 2021, NPRC advertised for an internal auditor position, requiring a degree in accounting or a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy.

Mufambisi applied, falsely claiming to hold a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy.

He was interviewed alongside two other candidates and was accepted, assuming duty on September 29, 2021.

However, when NPRC's Human Resources department requested for his certificate, Mufambisi failed to provide it, citing an accident.

An internal audit in March 2022 revealed he had not submitted the certificate, and investigations confirmed he had not completed his Higher National Diploma, having only passed four out of 11 subjects.

Mufambisi's misrepresentation led to his appointment as internal auditor, prejudicing NPRC's administration and causing unfairness

Read the original article on The Herald.

Tagged:
Copyright © 2024 The Herald. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material, click here.

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.